How to add Oranges, Lemons or Grapefruit to smoothies or shakes.

2 ways to make a citrus fruit shake

1. Use shake mix powder – where you blend shake mix powder with liquid and maybe other ‘added’ ingredients.
2. Use fresh ingredients – Easiest way to see how this works is to have a look at the 21 day smoothie weight loss plan

Why a citrus fruit shake is so good for you

Probably one of the nicest ways to make a shake or smoothie is to either add citrus fruits or fruit juice (like orange / grapefruit juice)

Most people know the benefits for Vitamin C – but they also contain anti-oxidants (helping long term health, and especially important if you play sport)

But the reason we like the citrus fruit shake recipes below is due to the taste !!!!

Orange Julius Shake

Vitamin C from the orange juice helps support healthy skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops Vanilla Shake Mix Powder
• 2 tablespoons Protein Powder (or more)
• 1 cup skimmed milk or plain soy milk
• 3 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ice cubes

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend thoroughly until the ice cubes are completely crushed.

Pineapple Orange Coconut Shake

This potassium-rich diet shake would be perfect after a workout.

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops Vanilla Shake Mix Powder
• 2 tablespoons Protein Powder (or more)
• 1 cup plain soy milk or skimmed milk
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 4 ice cubes

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly until the ice cubes are completely crushed. Ice cubes are optional.

Simple Grapefruit Smoothie

• Grapefruit Juice
• Ice
• 2 scoops Tropical Fruit Shake Mix Powder

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly

Totally Tropical Shake

• 1 serving of Tropical Fruit Shake Mix Powder
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 medium orange (peeled and de-seeded)
• 1/2 banana
• 200ml skimmed milk
• 4-6 ice cubes (optional)

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly

More information

There are 2 ways to make a citrus fruit shake:

• Use shake mix powder – More details / How to start
• Use fresh ingredients – Details in the 21 day smoothie weight loss plan